Post by carsonbk on Jul 14, 2017 13:21:46 GMT -5

I am looking for an affordable source for a gunnera mold. I have seen some online but they are quite pricey. I am open to making my own but have gone down the rabbit hole of information and my mind is spinning. I purchased a gunnera bulb but I don't think that will be of any use for at least a year. Does anyone have a mold for sale? Or lead me in the direction of where to start making my own molds? I have watched every video I can find on the subject but don't know what product to use. My first leaf casting of an elephant ear came out beautifully. I would like to make a mold of that too but again am not sure what product to start with. I'm enjoying this forum and can't wait to really get started with this. Thank you!!!

Post by Drama on Jul 15, 2017 8:01:17 GMT -5

Thank you! I'm familiar with him/her and was following that thread but I never saw anything confirmed on it. I'll try to reach out. Thanks!

I'm a 'him' during the week and a 'her' at the weekend! Haha! I'm only joking there btw! I'll be up for making a mold. Let me know what kind of size you would be looking for. I only have a few concrete leaves which would pass for molding and if you like them, then perhaps go from there.

Post by carsonbk on Jul 15, 2017 13:54:20 GMT -5

Hahaha! Thanks for your reply! I'm not even sure where to begin to know what to quote. I don't have to have a huge leaf. I figure I'll wait until my gunners arrives and starts growing before I make the bigger leaves. But I would like one for now to get started.

Post by Drama on Jul 15, 2017 14:09:09 GMT -5

Hahaha! Thanks for your reply! I'm not even sure where to begin to know what to quote. I don't have to have a huge leaf. I figure I'll wait until my gunners arrives and starts growing before I make the bigger leaves. But I would like one for now to get started.

I could mold this one up for you (pic attached). Probably my best looking leaf among my limited number of them. Measures approximately 10 inches by 9 inches.

Post by Drama on Jul 16, 2017 5:50:52 GMT -5

I reckon I could do it for £30/$40 plus p&p. Would you want a mother mold aswell, or make your own from sand, etc? Bear in mind it the latex mold would take around a month for it to be ready, vulcanised, etc.

Post by carsonbk on Jul 16, 2017 18:31:22 GMT -5

That is fair. Thank you! I planned on making my own mother mold. That is fine about the wait time. I'll experiment with some other leaves in the meantime. You do beautiful work! I've watched a lot of your videos on YouTube.

Post by Drama on Jul 17, 2017 5:07:27 GMT -5

That is fair. Thank you! I planned on making my own mother mold. That is fine about the wait time. I'll experiment with some other leaves in the meantime. You do beautiful work! I've watched a lot of your videos on YouTube.

Just say the word, if you decide to go for a latex mold. Thank you for your words! I'm working on going to the next level.

Post by Drama on Jul 17, 2017 13:26:29 GMT -5

I would like for you to make the mold for me. How do you want me to pay you? Thank you!

I'll get on with it now and let you know when it is finished. Perhaps I'll give you the update on this thread. PayPal will most likely be best. I'll send my details here when I have finished the mold and make sure you are happy with it, etc. Thank you, too!

Post by lahave on Jul 17, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -5

I would like for you to make the mold for me. How do you want me to pay you? Thank you!

I'll get on with it now and let you know when it is finished. Perhaps I'll give you the update on this thread. PayPal will most likely be best. I'll send my details here when I have finished the mold and make sure you are happy with it, etc. Thank you, too!

Don't forget to use PMs for important/personal details. We have a load of lurkers and leeches with access to the Board!

Post by Drama on Jul 17, 2017 15:12:42 GMT -5

I'll get on with it now and let you know when it is finished. Perhaps I'll give you the update on this thread. PayPal will most likely be best. I'll send my details here when I have finished the mold and make sure you are happy with it, etc. Thank you, too!

Don't forget to use PMs for important/personal details. We have a load of lurkers and leeches with access to the Board!

Cheers Lahave! I will have my PayPal on my website and I wouldn't be too worried about posting my PayPal 'me' thingy-wotsit. The lurkers and leaches are welcome to pay some money into my PayPal account anyway! Haha!

Post by carsonbk on Aug 1, 2017 13:31:42 GMT -5

I'll definitely update you once I get going. If you don't mind me asking, what product do you use for the latex? I can't wait to see the finished mold! Sorry I have been MIA - I just haven't been logging in as much from work. I'm supposed to actually be working

Post by Drama on Aug 1, 2017 14:52:13 GMT -5

I'll definitely update you once I get going. If you don't mind me asking, what product do you use for the latex? I can't wait to see the finished mold! Sorry I have been MIA - I just haven't been logging in as much from work. I'm supposed to actually be working

I'm using Polycraft latex. Have around 4 coats left to put on and then I'll let it sit for a bit. I've been doing a video as I have been going along too.

Post by carveit on Aug 1, 2017 16:20:31 GMT -5

Hahaha! Thanks for your reply! I'm not even sure where to begin to know what to quote. I don't have to have a huge leaf. I figure I'll wait until my gunners arrives and starts growing before I make the bigger leaves. But I would like one for now to get started.

I could mold this one up for you (pic attached). Probably my best looking leaf among my limited number of them. Measures approximately 10 inches by 9 inches.

Post by Drama on Aug 4, 2017 7:31:10 GMT -5

I'll definitely update you once I get going. If you don't mind me asking, what product do you use for the latex? I can't wait to see the finished mold! Sorry I have been MIA - I just haven't been logging in as much from work. I'm supposed to actually be working

The mold is now complete and will let it sit for up to the appropriate time scale. Last coat was applied yesterday. When I take the mold away from the leaf cast, I'll leave a wide flange on it and you can trim the mold to your preference.